Mariano Assini

Coming Up

The role of founder / co-founder of Ca'Stelle, owner and project lead of Ca'Stelle, and guide for vineyard tours in Sannio has been held by Mariano Assini since 1991. That span points to continuity rather than turnover: sustained presence in the same place, with the vines, the seasons, and the practical exchange that comes with tasting wine where it is made.

Where They Are Now

Since 2019, Mariano Assini has been owner and project lead at the winery. The title reads as stewardship as much as administration, bringing direction and responsibility into the same line of work. In his own words, the method is set by a clear aim: “This comes from the need to value native grape varieties through traditional winemaking processes, supported by technological innovation, but never invasive.” The emphasis stays on native grape varieties and traditional winemaking processes, with technological innovation kept in support rather than in control. That balance is reinforced in another statement from Assini: “We wanted to concretize our own production activity, so that we could be free in our thinking and actions.” The point is autonomy through production, with enough structure to make decisions freely. Read together, the two remarks describe a working philosophy centered on native grape varieties, traditional processes, and the disciplined use of technology.

In Their Words “This comes from the need to value native grape varieties through traditional winemaking processes, supported by technological innovation, but never invasive.” “We wanted to concretize our own production activity, so that we could be free in our thinking and actions.”